Susan Blanchard, LPC

16/01/2026

I have big news! I'm licensed as an LCPC in Illinois!

I can currently accept Quest, Aetna, Carelon, Cigna, Anthem EAP, and Ascension (Smart Health) insurance.

I am still being approved for new insurance payers, but if you have no insurance, don't let that stop you. Reach out and I'll see if we can come to an agreement about payment. Look on my page for my phone number and email! See you soon!

25/08/2025

Good Monday Morning All! I'm now active on Headway and can accept the following insurance:
In Texas: Anthem EAP, Carelon, Quest, BCBS of TX, Cigna and Aetna
In Wisconsin: Anthem EAP, Carelon, Quest, Anthem BCBS, Cigna and Aetna
BCBS of Massachusetts
Independence BCBS Pennsylvania

Just reach out to my email to get set up!
susanblanchard.lpc@gmail.com

25/07/2025

content warning--su*cide
https://www.delish.com/food-news/a65500162/anne-burrell-cause-of-death-confirmed/

I'm so sorry to hear this about a beloved Food Network star. If you feel hopeless, please seek help:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqfn8XvpJD4

Rest in peace.

24/07/2025

Life can be really tough some days. After the tough days, I like to look back on them and ask myself some questions about what I can do to change the circumstances so I have more good days. I do this with the help of my friends, family and my wonderful counselor. If you need someone to talk to about your tough days, just shoot me an email. Available in Texas and Wisconsin.
susanblanchard (dot) lp (at) gmail.com
:D

06/03/2025

Many people today are struggling with the political environment and the changes happening multiple times per day that impact quite a few people. If you are one of those, here are some things to consider.

1. Control what you can-there are only certain things we have control of, by working on those you can feel that you are still living and surviving. If you can donate to a cause that is meaningful to you, then do so. If you can protest, then do so. But if you can't, control what you can.

2. Look for the good and for hope where you can find it. It isn't always easy to locate, but it is worth seeing that there is some. Although most of the sky may be falling, it isn't all falling.

3. Take a break when you need to, turn off social media or the news, take a nap, do something you enjoy.

4. Talk to someone-a therapist, a good friend, support group, etc..., sometimes you need help to get through. I'm seeing my own therapist right now too.

Much love to you all,
Susan

18/11/2024

Here's a really good list of coping skills to help you feel better when you aren't feeling your best: https://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/JournalPages/99-Coping-Skills-Poster.pdf

With a list like this, you don't have to treat it like a "to do", more like a pick and choose like produce at a grocery story or candy on the candy aisle.

12/11/2024

If you find that you are having a tough time lately, you are not alone. Many people are feeling that way too. A wise person once told me that when you don't know what to do, you do the next healthy thing. So while we are waiting, and managing our fear, we can do lots of good and healthy things. How do we manage our fear? We remind ourselves that anxiety over things that haven't happened yet is normal, and we should use that as an opportunity to plan for the worst. But we also stay grounded, speak up as we are able to do so, support the causes we believe in and mainly LIVE. Live your life!

07/11/2024

Here are some good resources for those who might be reeling after Tuesday.

05/11/2024

It’s voting day! Let your voice be heard!